Finland is a country in Scandinavia, Europe. Its capital is Helsinki, with a population of approximately 5.6M and a total area of 338,145 km². The official languages are Finnish / Swedish and the currency is the Euro (€).
Finland covers an area of 338,145 km² with a population density of 18/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $281B ($50,800 per capita) and gained independence in 1917. It has a coastline of 4,600 km.
Finland has been ranked the world's happiest country for seven consecutive years. It also has the most saunas per capita of any country — approximately 3.3 million saunas for a population of 5.5 million, meaning almost one sauna per household.
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A neoclassical cathedral dominating Senate Square — the symbol of Finland's capital
The official hometown of Santa Claus, sitting precisely on the Arctic Circle
A UNESCO sea fortress built on six islands guarding Helsinki harbour since 1748
Finnish Lapland's premier ski resort where the northern lights dance overhead in winter
The capital of Finland is Helsinki.
The official language(s) of Finland are Finnish / Swedish.
The population of Finland is approximately 5.6M.
Finland uses the Euro (€).
Finland is located in Europe, in the Scandinavia region.
Finland has a GDP of $281B, with a GDP per capita of $50,800.
The best time to visit Finland is June–August (midnight sun), December–March (Northern Lights). The climate is Subarctic, cold winters, mild summers.
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